Nasi Goreng Jawa

Indonesian (Javanese) style fried rice with beef, chicken and shrimp

at Mama Yu Indonesian Bistro, 10815 Beechnut @ Wilcrest

Samosa Chat

Vegetable samosa (potatoes, peas), topped with chickpeas, diced tomatoes and onions, yogurt, cilantro and date chutneys, cilantro and sev,

at Krishna Chat House (part of Udipi Cafe, Hillcroft)

Spicy Chettinad dosa

Dosa filled with grated cauliflower, green beans, green peas and carrots in a spicy onion gravy, with serve-yourself sambar (finished off) and chutneys, with Indian filter coffee

at dgn Factory (formerly Dosa Factory), 5959 Richmond @ Fountainview

Karachi Bun Kabob

Aloo patty, red onion, fried egg, chutneys and a generous sprinkling of chaat masala both inside and on the bun.

At Dilpasand Mithai, 837 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX

Carnitas

Under the steam, house-special carnitas with grilled onions, arroz, charros, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream and salsa plus hand-made corn tortillas, chips and salsa

at Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe, 6579 W. Bellfort

Italian

Mortadella, cappicola, cotto, sopressata, provolone, arugula, tomatoes, and red onions, with whole grain mustard and pesto sauce, served with giardiniera,

at Luna Pizza

Fried Oysters

10 piece dinner, with french fries, onion rings, hush puppies, tartar and cocktail sauces,

from Wild Kitchen, 8806 Stella Link.